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Save Monday, July 18 through Wednesday, July 20, 2016

From Monday, July 18 through Wednesday, July 20, Big Blue Saw is having a sale on custom parts made from YOUR designs. All parts waterjet cut from 1/4 inch thick aluminum 6061 and ordered online will automatically receive a quantity discount. If you've got designs you would like to turn into a real metal parts, now is the time.

About Aluminum 6061

Aluminum 6061 is a strong, weldable, corrosion resistant alloy. It's commonly found in where high strength and light weight is needed, and was used to make the frame of the Space Shuttle as well as the armor and frame of the BattleBot Bite Force, sponsored and waterjet cut by Big Blue Saw. For the technically minded, the aluminum used in the sale will be the typical T6 hardness, which provides a good strength without being too brittle.

Aluminum 6061-T6 and waterjet cutting go together well. The low temperatures used in waterjet cutting mean that the heat treatment of the metal will not be affected and it will maintain its strength even after it is cut.

How You Can Save

To take advantage of the sale, just place your order online July 18-20 through our online quoting system. Orders placed online will automatically receive the quantity discount.

Have a look at our butterfly example, for instance. Normally in quantity 1, this part will cost you $92.10. However, during the sale it will run you just $11.30 for quantity 1, a savings of 88%.

Or look at this multi-part keyboard case. Normally when cut from 1/4 inch thick aluminum 6061, we charge $103.40 per set. During the sale, it can be yours for just $56.20, a savings of $47.20.

This logo design normally runs $92.10 when made from 1/4 inch thick aluminum 6061. During the sale, it's just $24.30, or 74% off!